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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.96 and 32.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.96 and 32.15 is: 48.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.96 = 32.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.96 = 32.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.96 × 32.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 4,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852.61/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.22

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